Health: The appearance of a new lump or thickened area in the breast or armpit is often painless, hard, and has irregular edges; this is the most classic early sign.
\nUnexplained changes in the size, shape, or contour of the breasts. Sudden asymmetry or swelling appearing for no apparent reason.
\nThe skin retracts or puckers. It may have an orange peel appearance when the cancer spreads from the inside.
\nRedness or rashes on the breast that do not heal. They may be warm or inflamed.
\nNipple retraction (inversion). A sudden change from its normal appearance.
\nScaly, red, or peeling nipple skin. This may resemble eczema but persists.
\nUnusual nipple discharge. Clear, bloody, or other fluid\u2014other than breast milk\u2014especially on one side.
\nPersistent pain or tenderness in a specific area of \u200b\u200bthe breast or nipple.
\nSwollen lymph nodes under the arm or near the collarbone.
\nA feeling of warmth or heaviness in a breast that doesn\u2019t go away.
\nBut here\u2019s the most interesting part: some cancers, especially aggressive forms, don\u2019t present any visible lumps. That\u2019s why knowing these 10 subtle signs is more important than you might think.
\nFor a quick overview based on recommendations from the American Cancer Society and the CDC:
\nRead more on the next page.
\nSkin dimpling or redness. Orange peel texture or inflammation. May signal inflammatory types.
\nNipple discharge. Bloody or clear, spontaneous. May involve the milk ducts.
\nUnexplained change in size\/shape. Swelling or asymmetry. Alters the normal structure of the breast.
\nSwollen lymph nodes. In the armpits or collarbones. Possible sign of spread.
\nPractice breast self-exams: simple steps you can take today.
\nFormal monthly breast self-exams are no longer strictly recommended by some experts, as self-knowledge has been shown to be more effective than rigid routines. Instead, it is advised to focus on how your breasts usually look and feel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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